The race is a 5 lap race around Santa Carburera. You play as Lightning McQueen, and your opponents are Mater, member #1 of the Doc Hudson Racing Academy, and member #1 of the Chick Hicks Racing Academy on the PlayStation 2; while they are Mater, Fillmore, Sarge, member #1 and #2 of the Doc Hudson Racing Academy, and member #1 and #2 of the Chick Hicks Racing Academy on other consoles. Finish the race first to get a gold trophy, second for silver, and third for bronze.